Corona Cabinet decided to lift all the restrictions on business activities on weekends

The Corona Cabinet has decided to lift restrictions on business activities on weekends and stays in public playgrounds. These decisions are subject to government approval, and a vote will be taken during the day. It was also decided to increase involvement in the orange and red cities, and it was decided to promote an outline for the opening of the skies on August 16. The focus of the discussion was a confrontation between the prime minister's approach, which pushed for a closure call, For that.
The forum convened yesterday to discuss the possibility of new concessions or restrictions on weekends, but did not reach an agreement. As in the previous discussion, Netanyahu pushed for closures tonight, contrary to the projector's position. Most of the ministers supported Gamzo's position to increase involvement in the orange and red cities and to continue building the IDF headquarters and the Home Front Command, in contrast to Netanyahu's position that called for more drastic measures.
It was also decided last night's cabinet discussions, which lasted about four hours, to prepare for the return of the airport on August 16. According to the decision of the Cabinet, the Minister of Transport, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Health will propose a model for opening up the sky.
At this stage it is about opening the sky to the list of green countries - which changes from day to day. Currently, these are Austria, Denmark, the Greek islands, Georgia, Latvia and Jordan. Netanyahu said at the hearing that the risk is on the countries that accept the Israelis and not on Israel. However, there is a question mark regarding an Israeli passenger who stayed in a red country, moved to a green country and from there returned to Israel.
Tourism Minister Assaf Zamir addressed the issue of opening up the skies and said: "This is an important message for the tourism industry and all Israeli citizens. The opening of the skies is a necessary step towards the recovery of the Israeli economy and the rehabilitation of the tourism industry." Many have a horizon for the future. "
Prof. Gamzo stated at the end of the meeting that he believes a closure of any kind will "cause harm to society and the economy". He said, "I unanimously received a recommendation to avoid a general locksmith or a locksmith at the weekend and even a locksmith at night.
At the same time, the Cabinet decided on "intensive intervention" in the 22 orange and red cities, which would be reflected in the establishment of an extensive assistance system for the population; Activities of the Home Front Command for amputating the contagion chain; Ensuring family isolation; Enforcement that restricts gatherings and gatherings; Establishment of an evacuation system managed by the Home Front Command and the HMOs; Restrictions on the activity of the education system; And increasing the assistance of the HMOs.
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein stated yesterday that his ministry intends to remove the restrictions imposed in recent weeks on economic activity, because their effectiveness has not been proven. "There were thoughts of closure over the weekends," Edelstein explained. "Other than disturbing the public - it does not contribute anything. There is no evidence that these restrictions help."
Tanyahu said at the hearing that if there is no decrease in the R coefficient within a week or two, it will be necessary to take drastic measures and restrictions. Ministers said Netanyahu gave Gimzo backing with a question mark, and that it seemed that within a week or two there would be a sharp confrontation over the closures, with Netanyahu, the National Security Council and Minister Amir Ohana pushing for a full closure - while Gimzo, who enjoyed full backing from Bnei Gantz, Gabi Ashkenazi and Blue and White To close.
From Friday at 17:00 until Sunday at 05:00, weekend restrictions apply. As part of this, the opening of shops, malls and markets, as well as hairdressers and beauty salons, is prohibited. The restrictions do not apply to stores that provide essential services, including places to sell food, pharmacies and pharma stores, optics stores and communications product repair labs. There is no limit on the distance to get out of the house. Now however the Corona Cabinet's recommendation will be brought for government approval and these restrictions will be lifted.
The National Security Headquarters warned that the morbidity situation could worsen due to several danger factors that come into play in the coming weeks: resumption of marriages after a period between times and return to school. Prof. Eli Waxman, who advises the National Security Council, said that if you want to ensure a drastic reduction, you must impose general restrictions and not settle for regional restrictions. He talked about closing restaurants, shopping sites and more.
At the same time, the Ministry of Defense and the Home Front Command presented this week the "traffic light plan", which regulates a uniform procedure for urban activity, depending on the morbidity of each authority. This is in accordance with the request of the corona projector at the Ministry of Health, Prof. Roni Gamzo.
The "traffic light" includes five levels: normal activity, extended activity, limited activity, limited activity and prohibited activity. On Wednesday, the plan will be put to a vote in the Corona Cabinet.
In a state of low morbidity there will be normal activity - then no restrictions will apply to the public. In the next phase, there will be "extended activities", then a gathering of up to 250 people will be allowed in closed buildings and 500 inside a closed building, and workplaces, educational activities and services for the citizen will operate under the conditions of the purple character.
In the event of a more serious illness, the traffic light will move to a state of "limited activity": the education system will operate until the fifth grade, along with special education frameworks, high classes will move to shifts and distance learning, gatherings will be limited to 200 people in open space and 100 people inside a building , And jobs and civilian services will operate as usual.
In the next phase, "limited activity", only the special education frameworks will operate under the "purple character" conditions, while the lower grades will study in shifts, while sixth graders and beyond will move to distance learning only, open-space gatherings will be limited to only 50 people and 25 people Inside a building, while workplaces will move to work from home, and services to the citizen will continue to operate as usual. At the most severe stage, "prohibited activity", there will be no educational activities at all.